FLA Beautifies and Improves Childcare Facilities on Labour Day
By: , May 28, 2026
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Kimberlee Solomon (left), Director of Corporate Planning and Client Relations at the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA), presents items to Nellisa Asphall, Assistant Manager of the Maxfield Park Children’s Home, on Labour Day, May 25. The presentation and the repainting of the home's auditorium formed part of four Labour Day initiatives undertaken by the FLA on Labour Day.
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Members of the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) Head Office team pose proudly beside the freshly painted auditorium wall at the Maxfield Park Children’s Home. The renovation project was one of four Labour Day initiatives successfully undertaken by the Authority for Labour Day, 2026.
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A staff member of the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA), participates in voluntary work at the Maxfield Park Children’s Home on Labour Day, May 25. The activity was one of four Labour Day initiatives executed by the Authority across the island.
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Members of the Firearm Licensing Authority’s (FLA) Western Regional Office begin work on the restoration of the playground at the Garland Hall Childcare Centre. The renovation project was one of four community initiatives successfully undertaken by the Authority for Labour Day on May 25.The Full Story
Members of the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) were among thousands of Jamaicans who successfully executed a series of beautification and improvement projects across Jamaica, on National Labour Day 2026, officially celebrated on Monday, May 25.
The Authority mobilised its workforce from all four of its locations to support and uplift four childcare facilities, which included two children’s homes and two schools selected within proximity to its regional offices and head office.
Staff members volunteered their time to ensure that the interventions had a meaningful impact on these institutions and the children they serve.
Corporate Communications Officer, Cait-Amoi Goulbourne, underscored the significance of the initiative, noting that Labour Day is more than just a public holiday, it is a call to national service.
“For the FLA, dedicating our time to these children’s homes and schools across Jamaica is our way of ensuring that our operational footprint goes beyond regulatory duties and genuinely uplifts the communities we serve. Our youth are our future, and they deserve spaces that inspire them to thrive,” she said.
The projects reflect the Authority’s ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility. The FLA has a track record of undertaking Labour Day initiatives, and this year’s efforts continue the tradition of giving back to communities in tangible ways.
By dedicating time and resources to these institutions, the FLA reinforced its role not only as a regulator but also as a partner in national development, ensuring that children across Jamaica benefit from environments that foster growth, dignity, and hope.
